Its also possible that the German and English words are similar. That also happens with the Scandinavian languages.
The languages are related. English is a Germanic language with a heavy French (Latin) overlay.
Add to that, English is often the common second language for Europeans. If I speak Norwegian and you speak French, we will probably communicate in English. Regardless of official opposition to foreignisms, English words are going to creep into common speech.
Its also possible that the German and English words are similar. That also happens with the Scandinavian languages.
The languages are related. English is a Germanic language with a heavy French (Latin) overlay.
Add to that, English is often the common second language for Europeans. If I speak Norwegian and you speak French, we will probably communicate in English. Regardless of official opposition to foreignisms, English words are going to creep into common speech.
Just like English borrows words from everywhere.